How to make a reusable checklist on iPhone and iPad.

Step by Step

Create a checklist you can use again.

1. Create a list for one repeatable job.

   Give it a clear name such as Weekly Groceries, Weekend Packing, Closing Routine, or Monthly Review. A focused list is easier to reset and reuse than one list containing unrelated tasks.

2. Add the items you normally need.

   Enter each item once. You can drag items into a useful order, pin the most important ones, or sort the list when that makes it easier to follow.

3. Tap the dots while you work.

   Each dot shows whether an item is still to-do or complete. The underlying item remains in the list, ready for the next time you need it.

4. Choose Reset Dots when the cycle is complete.

   Tap the DotList button, then choose Reset Dots. Every item returns to to-do while the list name, item text, order, and pinned items stay available.

5. Use the same checklist again.

   Start the next shopping trip, packing session, or routine with the list already built. If you reset it by mistake, DotList's Undo support can restore the recent change.

Useful Examples

What works well as a reusable checklist?

Keep It Useful

A good reusable checklist should stay easy to scan.

• Use short, specific item names.
• Arrange items in the order you usually complete them.
• Pin anything that should remain easy to find.
• Add or remove items when the real routine changes.
• Use reminders only for items that genuinely need a time-based alert.

Questions

Reusable checklist FAQ